Job summary
We have a full time Activity Coordinator posts available, in our acute inpatient mental health service based at The Caludon Centre, in Coventry.
The role involves coordinating and facilitating a range of social, recreational and diversional group activities for patients, as part of their recovery.
We are looking for flexible and motivated individuals to apply, who have good people skills and a range of relevant activity skills.
Experience of working in a mental health, learning disability or special educational setting would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a range of activities for patients on the wards.
They will be required to ..
Work without direct supervision
Provide a diverse weekly program of activities for all inpatient patients onwards
Provide physical activity, health promotion, patient meetings, social and recreational activities, on and off the ward.
Provide and maintain a range of resources so that patients and staff can engage in activities throughout the day and evening.
Organise resources for ward activities
Maintain range documentation clearly and efficiently
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support groups
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To regularly liaise with patients and colleagues to discuss, plan and implement activities appropriate to the clinical area
Communicate effectively, face to face, via email and telephone
Attend team meetings
To motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities.
To document patient progress
To work within the team to manage patient needs and risks
To effectively manage resources
To provide feedback to the ward staff on patients participation and other relevant information
To report any untoward situations or any issues of concern as appropriate to the Ward Manager
The post holder will be required to work with the team and independently
The post holder will participate in managerial supervision with their line manager
To work collaboratively with the nursing team and report directly to their line manager
To provide a range of appropriate physical activities, health promotion, social and recreational activities
Will share a specific activity skill and expertise within the activity team i.e. music, horticultiure, exercise.
To assistwith the development of events, projects and initiatives.
Perform breakaway and de-escalation techniques as required
To act always in such a way as to promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of patients
Maintain an atmosphere conclusive to recovery and maintain a friendly professional relationship with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues alike.
To ensure effective use of resources.
Maintain all equipment in working order.
Handle petty cash as required under the direction of the Ward Manager to purchase items and equipment required to undertake activities.
Maintain range documentation clearly and efficiently, including use of clinical record system, spreadsheets, email & maintaining electronic files.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To regularly liaise with patients and colleagues to discuss, plan and implement activities appropriate to the clinical area
Communicate effectively, face to face, via email and telephone
Attend team meetings
To motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities.
To document patient progress
To work within the team to manage patient needs and risks
To effectively manage resources
To provide feedback to the ward staff on patients participation and other relevant information
To report any untoward situations or any issues of concern as appropriate to the Ward Manager
The post holder will be required to work with the team and independently
The post holder will participate in managerial supervision with their line manager
To work collaboratively with the nursing team and report directly to their line manager
To provide a range of appropriate physical activities, health promotion, social and recreational activities
Will share a specific activity skill and expertise within the activity team i.e. music, horticultiure, exercise.
To assistwith the development of events, projects and initiatives.
Perform breakaway and de-escalation techniques as required
To act always in such a way as to promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of patients
Maintain an atmosphere conclusive to recovery and maintain a friendly professional relationship with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues alike.
To ensure effective use of resources.
Maintain all equipment in working order.
Handle petty cash as required under the direction of the Ward Manager to purchase items and equipment required to undertake activities.
Maintain range documentation clearly and efficiently, including use of clinical record system, spreadsheets, email & maintaining electronic files.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Training and experience in a relevant activity
- Ability to motivate and engage individuals on the ward
- Understand the value of activity in recovery
- has very good interpersonal skills
Skills
Desirable
- car driver with own vehicle
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Training and experience in a relevant activity
- Ability to motivate and engage individuals on the ward
- Understand the value of activity in recovery
- has very good interpersonal skills
Skills
Desirable
- car driver with own vehicle
Skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
